Ginger DLX

the original models i think had an issue but I don't think the 2.0 single to double do. Not many choices here in the US for strollers with bassinets sadly that aren't $$$. There is a new Ginger DLX about to come out with all terrain wheels. We are in the same boat though! We are expecting in February. I bought the Joie Nutmeg and Mint Latch combo from target but we also want a full size also. Part of me is just like, just get the full size now and get a double later, plus I think if I want a double I want a side by side double. Joie is so so new to the USA and they keep pumping out new models buy the time we have our second theres probably going to be something better so I kinda think the Ginger is the best choice. The Chive kind looks a little too crammed? In videos it looks like the front seat has to remain pretty upright and theres no room to recline but on the mockingbird theres more room.

I’m also in SD and I went with the JOIE ginger deluxe and Mint Latch. We can put her car seat into any car with latches and I’m easily able to put her car seat on the stroller portion. She just finally outgrew the bassinet portion and I can use it as a stroller. 

I have the Joie Ginger DLXE travel system. I love how easy it is to get in and out of the car. It’s also at a good price point. 

I do wish the DXL was available when we purchased, just because the canopy is shorter than I’d like on the OG, but that’s such a small complaint. We ended up purchasing another base at 4 months just for ease of use because we got lazy haha, but it’s such an easy install that if you do need to switch, you’ll be fine. Just for sizing reference though, our girl is almost 5 months, 14.5lbs and 25.5 inches and fits perfectly in the rue still, and she always seems very comfortable and content. And the stroller is super easy to open and close when out and about imo

We have the Joie ginger DLX and mint car seat! It’s a baseless car seat which has been super convenient to use with the stroller base for quick trips to the store. We used the bassinet mode for the stroller until he was around 5-6 months and he’s been in the toddler seat setting since he could sit up on his own.

I’m trying to figure out if we should get the joie poppy whirl vs joie ginger dlx. Pros of the poppy whirl- true bassinet with sleep space. I don’t know how important 360 is. Cons- extra piece to store in a small apartment and not as good of wheels/bumpier ride on cobblestone or all terrain. Pros of the ginger dlx- better wheels and shock absorption for bumpy all terrain/cobblestones. The bassinet is the same piece- conversion pramette so it’s convenient and one piece. Cons- not an official safe sleep space on the bassinet but it’s ok for naps on the go, on a walk, per my understanding. Just not for extended sleep like as an actual bassinet would be. We are living in the US until baby is 7-10 months ish, we walk daily out on sidewalks and in the park but we will be moving to Germany after that point. There we will be walking a lot and will hardly use a car. Lots of public transport and cobblestone etc. I can’t decide which is better. I guess baby will outgrow bassinet so best to just get ginger DLX

We chose the Joie Ginger DLX. We mostly walk on sidewalks

I got the joie ginger dlx and it's a little on the heavy side and you need two hands to fold it up, but it's very sturdy and it maneuvers nicely. It also has really nice tires and all of the configurations were really intuitive. I haven't tried it with the baby yet but I'm very happy with it.